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RealBlackStuff Repair Testimonial (old: Need Repair Shop Recommendations)
RealBlackStuff Repair Testimonial (old: Need Repair Shop Recommendations)
My T400 is fried. There is nothing on the built-in display and the only activity light is the wireless. The problem is detailed here: viewtopic.php?p=731793
I don't have a soldering iron and the only time I've ever done it was back in high school - I was terrible at it. So I'm looking for a recommendation for a repair shop in the Philly or the surrounding area that can test and replace the necessary fuses to get my T400 working again.
Thanks!
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RealBlackStuff rocks! See last post for details.
I don't have a soldering iron and the only time I've ever done it was back in high school - I was terrible at it. So I'm looking for a recommendation for a repair shop in the Philly or the surrounding area that can test and replace the necessary fuses to get my T400 working again.
Thanks!
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RealBlackStuff rocks! See last post for details.
Last edited by redking on Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Now: T400 (repaired thanks to RealBlackStuff)
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Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
It will be cheaper and easier to replace the motherboard.
Check the HMM for illustrated instructions: https://thinkpads.com/support/hmm/hmm_p ... 629_05.pdf
And check my website: http://theboardroom.info/stock.html where I offer a T400 mobo complete with CPU/fan/wifi/chassis.
Only $40 shipped.
Or you can send me your laptop and I'll do the replacement for you (also see that webpage).
PM me if interested.
Check the HMM for illustrated instructions: https://thinkpads.com/support/hmm/hmm_p ... 629_05.pdf
And check my website: http://theboardroom.info/stock.html where I offer a T400 mobo complete with CPU/fan/wifi/chassis.
Only $40 shipped.
Or you can send me your laptop and I'll do the replacement for you (also see that webpage).
PM me if interested.
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Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
The motherboard you have in stock for T400 won't work for mine.
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Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
Why not, it will work in ANY T400.
Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
I mean it's not a perfect replacement for mine. I have an mobo with the ATI graphics card and a LED display.
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Now: T400 (repaired thanks to RealBlackStuff)
Now: T400 (repaired thanks to RealBlackStuff)
Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
Display type - CCFL vs. LED - has no bearing on motherboard compatibility when it comes to these systems.
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PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
Doesn't the CCFL display require an inverter card which is part of the motherboard? That's what I remember reading, which is why I prefer the LED T400 laptops.
First Thinkpad: T60 1953D9U (sold a while ago)
Now: T400 (repaired thanks to RealBlackStuff)
Now: T400 (repaired thanks to RealBlackStuff)
Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
Inverter is NOT a part of the motherboard. Not on ThinkPads anyway.
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Cheers,
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Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
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Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
The inverter is inside of the screen. It's exactly where the wifi/bluetooth/hdd/etc lets are, extends from those leds to the "T400" text.
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Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
Thank you ajkula66 and jaspen-meyer for correcting my misinformation.
Anyway, I'd still like to get my motherboard repaired, so I'm still looking for recommendations. I'm not confident doing a replacement myself and I'd like to keep everything (cpu, gpu) the same if possible.
Anyway, I'd still like to get my motherboard repaired, so I'm still looking for recommendations. I'm not confident doing a replacement myself and I'd like to keep everything (cpu, gpu) the same if possible.
First Thinkpad: T60 1953D9U (sold a while ago)
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Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
You came to the right place. You just have not realized it yet.
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Re: Need Repair Shop Recommendations
Bumping my old thread because I wanted to be 100% sure before I posted anything...
RealBlackStuff fixed my T400 and it's solid as a rock! Three months have passed and my laptop is running smoothly without any weird crashes or freezes. I highly recommend RealBlackStuff if you need any type of laptop work done. I shipped him my T400 and we kept in constant communication over email. He provided great customer service and excellent technical skill. Thanks again!
RealBlackStuff fixed my T400 and it's solid as a rock! Three months have passed and my laptop is running smoothly without any weird crashes or freezes. I highly recommend RealBlackStuff if you need any type of laptop work done. I shipped him my T400 and we kept in constant communication over email. He provided great customer service and excellent technical skill. Thanks again!
First Thinkpad: T60 1953D9U (sold a while ago)
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Re: RealBlackStuff Repair Testimonial (old: Need Repair Shop Recommendations)
You're welcome!
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